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Nov 15

Expedited Jury Trials: Life in the Fast Lane

Expedited Jury Trials (EJTs) are underutilized, and many courts and trial attorneys are unaware of their existence.

Mar 29

The President & Officers of the San Francisco Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Condemn Death Threats Against Judge Kay Tsenin

One of the principles our country was founded on was a fair and impartial justice system committed to the rule of law. A fair,...

Dec 14, 2023

2024 Officers Inducted at Annual Gala

The 2024 officers of the San Francisco Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SF ABOTA) were inducted at the annual holiday gala

Dec 14, 2023

Richard C. Bennett Receives 2023 Don E. Bailey Civility & Professionalism Award

The San Francisco Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SF ABOTA) proudly presented Richard C. Bennett with the 2023 Don E....

Dec 12, 2023

Wilma Gray Receives CAL-ABOTA Community Service Award

Wilma Gray of McNamara, Ambacher, Wheeler, Hirsig, & Gray, LLP was honored with the 2023 CAL-ABOTA Community Service Award for her work...

Mar 23, 2021

Ensuring Open Access to The Courts During The COVID Crisis

On May 15, 2020, CAL-ABOTA issued its call to improve accessibility to the courts during the pandemic. We encouraged those courts in the...

Mar 2, 2021

San Francisco ABOTA Stands with our Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

Dear ABOTA Chapter Members: It is with a heavy heart but great hope that we share the Statement that ABOTA National issued today. This...

Jun 3, 2020

Now Is The Time To End Racial Injustice

The ABOTA mission statement recognizes: “America’s greatness lies in its people. And in its people lies the foundation of justice – trial...